According to JW.org, the official online resource for Jehovah's Witnesses, birthdays are thought to "displease God" in part due to their supposed roots in Paganism. Read the elders manual (Shepherd the Flock of God), or any internal elders letters. And if youre in the hospital ready to kick, theyre right there waiting to get involved like vultures. You shouldnot take another Jehovahs Witness to court. They are FULL Of all kinds of rules and regulations that make no sense whatsoever. Thank you. You shallnot vote in political elections. You shouldnot take up a career in professional acting. Study and know what you are getting into. The Gospels dont seem to fit into the Bible at all, unless you ignore most of the Old Testament. My mom said that Mormons are Devil Worshippers and I had to correct her because Mormons are Mormons and Devil Worshippers are Satanists. A father shallprovidespiritual training for his family. Such penalties can vary from getting a caution to being outright dismissed from the religion. Play the lottery, buy raffle tickets, play bingo or engage in any gambling. You shouldresist divorce from an unbelieving marriage partner if the grounds for divorce do not include adultery. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The English translation is irrelevant. Engage in any so-called extreme sports such as bungee jumping or sky diving. Jehovah's Witnesses do as God's Word tells us to and our God in His Bible does not require us to cut social contact with a disfellowshipped spouse, but to respect the sanctity of marriage as long as the spouse lives (1 Corinthians 7:39). The Jehovah's Witnesses' rules are many. Enlil was pure evil and is actually the one referred to by the god Yahweh. i 100% agree. You shouldrecord the number of hours you preach per month. Remarriage after divorce is permissible only on the grounds of adultery, based on their understanding of Jesus words at Matthew 5:32 and Matthew 19:9. These rules govern each and every member of Jehovah's Witnesses. You shall believe that Jehovah is Gods name. There is no such thing as your first sexual adventure in the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society was formed in 1879, and is well known for its programs of outreach through such publications as Watchtower Magazine, the official magazine of the Jehovah's Witness faith. 3 To receive the blessings set before them, Adam and Eve would have to obey Jehovah and acknowledge his rulership. In 2018, Jehovah's Witness wives were again encouraged to endure domestic violence as a way to praise Jehovah, on the off-chance an unbelieving "mate became a true worshipper." Separation was only sanctioned for "extremely physically abusive" situations, and wives that remain despite extreme abuse are praised as "loyal Christians." Many of their members have committed suicide b/c of the strictness of that religion. If any Jehovahs Witness is deemed to be an apostate, she or he will be disfellowshipped. Elders shouldvisit members who do not voluntarily preach regularly. You shallnot read non-Jehovahs Witness religious literature. That is Satans birthday and about all things evil and Satanic. The case you quoted, you said your self that it was his choice, in this case, most here are just assuming it was his choice as well, simply cos na jw. I attended a few J. W. meetings that are held during the week but not a Sunday worship one. Comprehensive answers to FAQ's about the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. Women shallnot give sermons at congregation meetings. You should not sing christmassongs, accept gifts ordraw/paint suchscenes. What is the divorce rate among Jehovahs Witnesses? Picture: To Catch a Cheater/YouTube You shouldaccept that the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 are all those who take the lead: Governing Body, the Branch Offices, Body of Elders, Circuit Overseers and Recommended Brothers. Now I always question when my wife will leave due to my inexperience and skepticism. Join or volunteer at any other charitable organization such as the Red Cross, the Lions Club, the Salvation Army, etc. Casual dating for example, is not ok. Also, Jobs children didnt come back at the end of the book. The member of the Jehovah's Witnesses church facing more than 50 charges, including rape and torture, has withdrawn his bail application as new details about the allegations against him emerge. Serve in the military or any of its supporting roles. Their God claims to hate such behaviors. But not only do they have LOTS of rules, not all of them are written . Because if it, my introverted side is very much a part of my life. It is truly terrifying. I cant see the logic of how Im attired makes any difference to God or my wish to know more about a religious group with the possibility of being a member. If you are legally required to vote in political elections, you shoulduse your conscienceto void your vote in the polling booth. What happens to atoms during chemical reaction? Members of the group are expected to be raped, tortured, and murdered before using a weapon for self-defense. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Trinity Jehovahs Witnesses beliefs reject the doctrine of the Trinity. You shallnot engage in illicit drug taking. Perform any job that involves the use or carrying of a firearm. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You shallbelieve that all of the Governing Body are anointed with a heavenly hope, even though there is good reason to believe that the number of anointed Christians was complete decades ago. (The Watchtower1996 Aug 15 p. 30 Questions From Readers). The Hebrew word (I have actually studied Hebrew, but I dont claim to know Hebrew, as I have only scratched the surface, yet) used is hasatan, which is not a name, but a common noun (and common noun is a linguistic term that refers to nouns like cat, house, water, etc., as opposed to proper nouns, like John, Mary, God, Satan, etc. A lot of the Jehovah's Witnesses' rules, if not . Jehovahs Witnesses who date are ready, willing, and able to marry someone. Are you asking if Witnesses use some sort of device to cause a person pain? Wear pants to a meeting. Jehovah's Witnesses are given strict rules when it comes to dressing and grooming. You shouldrely on your conscience when accepting a vaccination that contains albumin. You shouldlive with fellow Jehovahs Witnesses only. It is possible that the failed abortion is suggesting that the initial Je in Jehovah is just some added consonant that is fake, but the ye, which it is in Hebrew, is really there. The beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses are based on the Bible teachings of Charles Taze Russellfounder of the Bible Student movementand successive presidents of the Watch Tower Society, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, and Nathan Homer Knorr. You shallput forth a very strenuous effort to avoid a blood transfusion, especially if it is court ordered. If you can somehow get your friend out, do it. You shall not wear casual clothing to kingdom halls or when preaching. Elders shouldvisit members who do not attend meetings regularly. In the OT Jehovah was a warrior God. I personally thank God daily for leading me towards a path that allowed me to see what a cult they are. To look up the meaning of a word, you use a dictionary, not a concordance. Eat anything that contains blood products, such as black pudding. This is who God is in the Old Testament. Women shallwear a head-covering when praying in public and males are in attendance. 1. You shouldnot read literature that may adversely affect your faith. I chose to be a witness after studying a long time and gradually understanding the reasons to follow the bible and how it would benefit my life-yet it is NOT EASY and one cannot be brainwashed-they choose w/free will to adhere to anything they decide for themselves is bible truth that will benefit them and others. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You shallnot pray the Our Father Prayer. Take part in communion unless you have been confirmed as one of the elite 144,000. You cant just ad a strange syllable and expect it to reflect a real etymology. There's a rule that is known as the "Jehovah's bedroom law" which states that members of the same gender are not allowed to pray in the same bedroom. You shallpray for erring individuals in private only; praying publicly for erring ones may cause some Jehovahs Witnesses to stumble. Thus that 10 should be added to Gods number. Jehovah's Witnesses may object and say they have gotten away with doing some of the things on this list. If you dont tithe at least 10% of what youre worth then your out. Question or reject any Jehovahs Witness teachings or beliefs. Perform any sort of religious parts or teaching in front of Jehovahs Witness men. Cain killed Abel, right, but that can be excused by the fact that Abel was a psychopath and a danger to the community, including to Cains children. You shouldmeditate on what you read in the bible. Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) are known as a religious group compliant with the national laws in the case of smoking, but not-compliant when it comes to blood treatment. thank you for saying this. Women shouldnot excessively adorn themselves. You shallnot have a career in criminal activity. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his wife, family and . Elders shallshare at least portions of letters addressedto all Congregations. But I agree. Everything with them is mental and mind games but no one is going to physically hurt anyone. You shouldnot believe in miracles except for biblical miracles. One of their chief gods was named Enlil. If a non-believing father restricts a Jehovahs Witness wife from inculcating their children with Jehovahs Witness doctrine, she shouldexercise her freedom of religion by expressing her belief in Jehovah to her children and impart her knowledge of Jehovahs Witness doctrine. Any religion that wants your obedience and your money is for those who want to submit control. These are rules that are not requirements. An example of this is to be found in the description of Israel as the wife of Jehovah and the bride of Christ. 4 Do Jehovah Witnesses celebrate weddings? Wear pants at a meeting if youre a woman, Spend the night in the same house with a person of the opposite sex, Passion-arousing heavy petting or caressing of breasts, will rely on Jehovah and not try to defend themselves, Jehovahs Witnesses were systematically massacred because their organization did not allow them to purchase a card indicating endorsement of the Malawi Congress Party. They are so much about money. I have spoken to some who believe that the serpent in the garden actually represented the true God (Not Jehovah). the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses for three months, allegedly because of their door-to-door proselytism and their propaganda in public places. Or go back to meetings? You shouldnot give or send flowers if there is a religious connection to flowers at funerals in your locale. Jehovah's Witnesses have strong beliefs about marriage Yes the brainwashing is incredible. is a pivotal date in biblical chronology. Im not sure where their stance is on that at the moment but when I was growing up spankings were a-ok with this group. If you cannot find a suitable marriage partner, you shouldpray to Jehovah for help to persevere in the single state. You shouldnot contribute to political campaigns. mega kek lol, keep coping #JWSweep c you on Armageddon loooollll, Yes heywood! Join the Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, YMCA, etc. Like you, I remain loyal to her and hope to get her back again from Jehovah in the resurrection. You shouldbelieve that those destroyed in the Flood and at Sodom and Gomorrah will not be resurrected. In the O..T. YHVH killed 2,476,633 people NOT including the FLOOD-where he CLAIMED to kill everything that draweth breath OR Sodom and Gomorrah. Jehovah's Witnesses are not allowed to celebrate birthdays. The video states that only those instances in the Bible where a specific number was given are included. Elders should not consider boys in their early or mid teens to be ministerial servants. You shallendure as one of Jehovahs Witnesses until you die, or in the unlikely event Armageddon comes in your lifetime, in order for you to be saved. here is a brief list of things Jehovahs Witnesses are not allowed to do when it comes to sex and dating: While Jehovahs Witnesses do not allow getting drunk, Jehovahs Witness culture revolves heavily around eating and drinking. The purpose of dating is marriage. Separate or divorce, unless there is proven adultery. Elders shallnot prevent or encourage individuals affected by serious sins such as rape, child abuse or child sexual abuse from reporting them to Law Enforcement Agencies. I was raised in this church, but always knew without doubt it was wrong. You shouldonly date with a view to marriage. If he is baptised then he will probably de disfellowshipped and then there will be zero contact with his family. Perhaps better than defining evil ones self, ask Christians to list behaviors they use to identify evil. You shouldnot get involved in union strikes. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Youshouldlove your neighbor. They tried to get my sister and I to go back, but we were almost combative over it. And if asked about personality traits, they will likely mention megalomania, sociopathy, narcissism, etc. And one other thing, the Book of Revelation is anything but! Jehovah's Witnesses adhere to the Bible's view of marriage and divorce. Worse yet, my other sibling broke nearly every single rule but was never subjected to the horror they put my brother through. Letters are the specific shapes written in an alphabet. Women shallwear a head-covering in most situations when interpreting religious discourses. You shouldaccept the definition of apostates as defined by Jehovahs Witnesses literature. You shallbe completely immersed under water, even persons with severe disabilities. Since jehovahs witnesses cannot celebrate holidays , like 4th of July, would it be permissible for them to take an empty hot dog or hamburger bun and fill it with the ass gravy of the governing body and eat that ? I dont fault people that want it but its not a good cult in my opinion. Brain washing is real, the NWT has been modified for the agenda. Sure, a concordance may be used to figure out its meaning, but thats through reading the word in context in Hebrew. CompareJoshua 10:13&Numbers 21;14. In fact, there is a requirement to confess any transgression committed by yourself or others to the elders. Any of the cult members (myself included previously) will NEVER accept being misled and demonizing anyone who speaks out of the faith. They dont pass a plate, they had a mail slot for checks. Elders shalldisassociate a member if they or their children have a blood transfusion. Because Im not baptized, they are not required to shun me, but they have actually asked me numerous times why I have a problem with their religion. Chances are they will include such behaviors as murder and genocide, animal and human sacrifice, torture, child abuse, animal abuse, theft, slavery, rape, incest, cannibalism, betrayal and lying. Jehovah's Witnesses must believe and teach that their group has been directly appointed by God and Jesus. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. You shouldaccept that the entire Protestantcanonof scripture is the only accurate compilation of bible books. The leadership clearly states that members should not give the impression that the organization cannot assist any person materially. Women shallwear skirts or dressesto kingdom halls and when preaching. What Happened in 1914 According to Jehovahs Witnesses? If a qualified brother is out on the work with a woman she must either not lead the study/preaching or she should wear a hat to cover her hair a a symbol of her submission to the man. This is when they came up with the idea on One God. Witnesses reject the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary, who they believe bore more children after Jesus. Terms and conditions apply. Women shallnot pray in the presence of baptized men other than exceptional circumstances. You shouldlimit your association with persons who are not Jehovahs Witnesses. Thankfully I came to my senses and realized that hitting children should never be acceptable. You shouldnot stand for your countrys national anthem unless you were already standing. Getting drunk on numerous occasions can land you in trouble, but, in my experience, this behavior doesnt seem to be as heavily policed as other less serious rules. A father shalltake his family to Christian meetings. There is no physical punishment associated with being a Witness. A Jehovah's Witness is a member of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. You shoulduse your conscience when deciding on sterilization as a form of birth control. Those whobelieve they are not of the 144000, should not eat the bread and drink the wine representing Jesus body and blood. You shallaccept that making a vow to God is always binding, except where such a vow is contrary to Jehovahs Witness doctrine. No matter who that may be; children, parents, spouse, etc. 1. ), which means the opposer or something along those lines. EVERYTHING. That kind of trauma does indeed lasts. Breaking off an engagement without a good reason to do so. If you take the Bible seriously, which I dont. You shallbelieve that the bible is scientifically sound. Why? Undergo hypnosis, whether it is for medical, psychological, or entertainment purposes. It is correct that the letter J doesnt exist in Hebrew. They can be considered as recommendations. A wife set up her Jehovah's Witness husband to see if he would cheat on her. to last them a lifetime. Attend other church services or worship, or sing any other religious songs. You shallvolunteer to preach on a regular basis. These rules govern each and every member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses are a registered religion up till January 1, 2023. The Jehovah's Witnesses' rules are many. That would rule out wearing clothing that exposes or accentuates Watchtower Study Article: Does Your Style of Dress Glorify God? You shallaccept that donations are used for more than the preaching work, including but not limited to, child sexual abuse cases. Men with men, your father's wife, your sister, a mother and a daughter, bestiality, etc. No, they dont. Sex outside of marriage is not allowed; however . In the NT it was about love and tolerance. You shouldavoid buying a building from a religious organization but it is not prohibited as long as the building is not used as a place of worship by both parties. They believe they have the only true religion and that all other religions are under Satan. The more zealous a Jehovahs Witness is, the more serious they are about the dating rules and proper etiquette. You shallnot take the life of a human, even if she or he is suffering from a terminal illness. But thats not even the tip of the iceberg. In the begin of the video her mother (92 years) who has been a Jehovah's Witness for over 60 years. But JW believe everything is Satanic. Im not sure what you are asking. The majority of the above-listed offenses are subject to disciplinary action. Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses are trained to snitch on each other. Like a robot they just give a blank stare or maybe with a slight grin Using semen thats not the husbands is an offense equal to adultery. You shallbelieve that Satan is real and rules the world. You shouldnot play sport competitively, professional or amateur. The unnamed servant of God referred to as the opposer is just doing Gods work. The man is a Jehovah witness, he would have taken same decision, why blame the wife, I had a distant uncle who died this way, it was even his choiceNot all jw, follow all the rules, all the time. ye is used in verbs with singular third person subjects, but howah is not a verb. You shall not believe that the soul survives death. Always motivated by fear or guilt, 2 of the most potent brainwashing mechanisms humanity ever used. You shallnot disagree with the rules, regulations and doctrines of Jehovahs Witnesses. Big J has a higher body count. Satan killed 10 in the Book of Job and they came back to life in the last chapter of Job. ( Isaiah 48:17, 18) We did not create these principles and commands, but we do live by them. What kind of religion does this to its people? It does not store any personal data. Rebekah Vardy is making her first post-Wagatha Christie trial TV show - a Channel 4 documentary about Jehovah's Witnesses Credit: Getty. If a father is not a Jehovahs Witness, then the mother shallprovide spiritual training. You shouldview mental health practitioners with a certain degree of suspicion. They are programmed and brainwashed for the most part. Numb to birthdays and holidays. DIVISION OVER PRAYER: Family prayer time is greatly affected if the spouse is not one of Jehovah's Witnesses, because Jehovah's Witnesses believe that prayers should be directed exclusively to "Jehovah God" and women are not permitted to pray aloud in the presence of a man. Good luck. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Satan was not even thought of as Satan as we think of him until the NT. They have rules for all types of human activities. Women are required to wear long dresses or skirts. (1 Cor. You shallnot live in a house with someone whom you are divorced from. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Well-groomed mustaches are permitted. Basically, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that their own members will survive Armageddon, and live on earth after everyone else dies in the day of destruction. You shallnot manipulate the genitals of one whom you are not married to. There are the rules that a membershouldfollow. Ask a question that is outside what they are told to think (or taught not to talk about) and you get something like 404 page not found Why there are Jehovah witness have subscribed their children to Violance Videos-Games ? He does have a point about John 8:44, though. Men shallwear suits with ties, or similar attire at Kingdom halls and when preaching. Elders shallinform the congregation if a member is disfellowshipped or disassociated by stating [member name] is no longer one of Jehovahs Witnesses.. 3 Do Jehovahs Witnesses have rules about dating? Revisions to the Faithful and Discreet Slave, Life as a Jehovahs Witness The Best Life Ever, BRAZIL: Sexual abuse, Heresy & Social Control in Jehovahs Witnesses. You should not write valentines card, accept gifts ordraw/paint suchscenes. You are correct. You shallnot engage in interfaith activities such as prayer, rituals and ceremonies. You shall believe that only 144000 will go to heaven. Dating was always a challenge, much less explaining to my wife about my upbringing. You shouldbelieve that the Anglo-American World Power is the seventh world power of bible prophecy. You shallaccept that 29 C.E. However, it is not clear what kind of grammar one should employ to get yehowah from howah. Homosexuality is forbidden and is subject to severe punishment. If you read Job, and Satan is mentioned, you are reading a mistranslation. (Red Flag) They and others have also changed the wordings of scriptures to fit their doctrines and ideology. They must wear skirts to services and out on the preaching work. You shoulduse your conscience when deciding to put down a very sick or old animal. You shall believe that those who are not of the 144000 have an opportunity to live forever on earth in paradise conditions. You shallnot accept work that involves being armed. They were viewed and worshipped as gods because of their superior technology and knowledge. Except for spankings. If your an ex witness- its a popcorn moment. Sorry for the ramble, but I have spent a lifetime trying to make sense of the Bible, and I cant. You shallnot live in a house with someone of the opposite sex unless you are married to them. reflects the personality of the writers of the O.T. Netherlands: Sander Huls Leaves Jehovahs Witnesses and Shares His Experience. Remarry, unless they were granted a scriptural divorce by the elders on the basis of adultery, or if their spouse is dead. You shallnot invite along a bible student in your preaching work. I left and never looked back. Jehovahs Witnesses are not allowed to volunteer their time or donate funds to other churches, and any spare time and money are expected to be given to the Watchtower Society. And Jehovah was a jealous and possessive God who was holding humans captive. Today, various denominations of fundamentalist Mormonism continue to practice polygamy. You shallnot read or listen to any apostate media. My immediate family were all baptized, I was the only one who was not. You shouldnot take up a career in professional dancing. STRONGS EXHAUSTIVE CONCORDANCE-HEBREW #1943 says HOVAH means DISASTER-RUIN and there is NO LETTERJ in hebrew or Greek OR ENGLISH till 1541. thoughts? You shallnot have a blood transfusion from whole blood or its primarycomponents. Receive artificial insemination using any semen other than their husbands. Thank you. YOU can study about him. Elders shall inform the congregation if a member has been reproved publicly. They are right about some things but MOST they got it all wrong and it is listed in the book of cults. None of them refers to disaster (which is a noun). Satan is everywhere. Store owners shallnot buy or sell cigarettes. So in John 8:44 jesus is ONLY talking about YHVH who was a LIAR AND MURDERER FROM THE BEGINNING. In Jeremiah there is a particularly striking statement: "Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you." (Jeremiah 3:14) Perusal of the context reveals that the appeal is addressed to the northern kingdom . Elders shallrecorddisfellowshipping or disassociation on a S-77 form. Therefore, one must recognize that the main rule of Jehovahs Witnesses is to believe everything that is presented to them by their Governing Body, even if such beliefs were changed from past understanding, or even if such believes will change with future understanding. In a nutshell, Jesus was a nice guy, but the god of the O.T. A statement for the Jehovah's Witnesses said: "We continue to feel great sadness at the tragic and senseless loss of Philip Ryan. You shallbelieve that Babylon the Great is the world empire of false religion. Jehovah's Witnesses are a patriarchal society where women are to view men as their head and only men can hold positions of responsibility and teaching in the congregation. They dont believe in Jesus or preach from the new testament. Some of the rules are typical morality rules. The OT is basically a copy of the Sumerian Tablets that were written thousands of years before the Hebrew Scriptures. 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